A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of driving while under the influence of drugs after a two vehicle crash on the A686.

Cumbria Police said the 38-year-old has since been released under investigation.

The crash, which involved two Ford Transit vans - one with a trailer - occurred just after 5.30am at Carleton in Penrith.

The road was closed in both directions for several hours to allow the vehicles to be removed.